CVE-2017-8787 describes a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability in the PoDoFo PDF library, specifically within the PoDoFo::PdfXRefStreamParserObject::ReadXRefStreamEntry function in version 0.9.5. This flaw allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service or potentially other unspecified impacts by providing a specially crafted PDF file. With a CVSS v3 score of 8.8 (High), this vulnerability is easily exploitable over a network with low attack complexity, requiring user interaction, and could lead to high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Currently, there is no known active exploitation, publicly available exploit code in Metasploit or ExploitDB, and minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.9.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:podofo_project:podofo:0.9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.